Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

We are seeking a Data Governance Analyst as a part of the Enterprise Data Governance Team. This role plays a meaningful role to the advancement of data strategy and maintenance of existing Data Governance Practices and this role provides the opportunity to balance enablement of business with the governance of data assets to ensure the trust and protection of the data in care.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development maintenance and enhancement our data governance policy standards processes and practices.
• Support the implementation and adoption of data governance across the enterprise.
• Work with technology and business users to ensure our data is understood and reflected in our Data Inventory to enable people to find what they need when they need it.
• Support requirement definition and analysis as we build out our Connected Data Platform connecting people to the data they need.
• Find opportunities to improve effectiveness of the data governance organization with focus on operational efficiency and collaboration.
• Provide front line support to our data community and translate complex topics into simple and effective statements that have impact.
• Support strategic decisions issues risks and achievements related to data initiatives.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

• 1-4 years of applied data governance experience.
• Experience in financial services and insurance is an asset.
• Data certification in Data Management or Data Governance is an asset.
• Microsoft products excel Purview and using minimal SQL coding via Databricks to assist with developing regular expressions.
• Use Collibra or other data governance toolset.
• Working knowledge of data governance and Collibra Microsoft Purview.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our client office in Brampton, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.